You Asked About… returning to in-person work versus maintaining virtual practice amid phases 2 and 3 of BC’s Restart Plan

Sep 23, 2020 | Blog, News, Your Questions Answered

Please note, this post is an update to the COVID-19 blog post posted on May 27, 2020. Phase 2 COVID-19 measures were in place from May 19 to June 23. On June 24, the Provincial Health Officer declared Phase 2 over and implemented Phase 3. This has allowed some...

FAQ: Modernization of BC’s Health Regulatory System

Sep 3, 2020 | Blog, News

Q: What are the upcoming changes for BC’s health profession regulatory system? A: The BC Ministry of Health has announced a number of proposed changes to modernize and strengthen BC’s health regulatory system. Briefly, these include: a commitment to cultural safety...

You Asked About… Scope of Practice and Verbal Orders

Aug 21, 2020 | Blog

Q: Can I take a verbal/telephone order? What are some considerations? You may be aware that the CDBC recommends limiting verbal orders to emergency or life-threatening situations only. This is because use of verbal orders increases the risk of misinterpretation and...

You Asked About… Record Keeping

Jul 16, 2020 | Blog, News, Your Questions Answered

Q: What are the College’s record keeping requirements? CDBC Bylaws section 70 outlines a registrant’s obligations for record keeping. Maintaining records is addressed in greater detail in the CDBC Standards of Practice, Standard 15: A Dietitian maintains clear and...

You Asked About… returning to in-person work versus maintaining virtual practice amid phase 2 of COVID restrictions

May 27, 2020 | Blog, News, Your Questions Answered

On Tuesday, May 19, the Provincial Health Officer declared Phase 2 COVID restrictions. This allows some businesses and places of work to re-open with restrictions in place. On May 15, the CDBC circulated a message to all registrants including important documents from...

Quality Assurance Newsletter May 2020

May 3, 2020 | Blog, News, Your Questions Answered

The College has had an increased frequency of questions related specifically to provision of virtual dietetic practice during the COVID-19 pandemic. Please refer to the blog post Virtual Dietetic Practice in the age of COVID-19 and reach out to the College for any...